Trump says South Carolina governor should appoint Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his term
Graham’s death leaves Senate Republicans facing a vacancy and the loss of a prominent ally and negotiator.

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The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham unsettled Senate Republicans as they returned to Washington, with his absence adding uncertainty to the chamber’s agenda. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to temporarily fill his seat.
Senate Republicans returned to Washington after Graham’s death, with his absence reducing their numbers and adding uncertainty to an already difficult agenda ahead of the midterm elections. President Donald Trump described Graham as an influential Senate ally. Senate Majority Leader John Thune praised Graham’s friendship and service.
The article describes disagreements over Trump’s priorities, including voter citizenship requirements, and lists pending work on government funding, nominations, the budget, and Russia sanctions. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he and Graham announced a sanctions package after months of negotiations; Sen. Chuck Grassley said the Senate could honor Graham by passing it. McMaster appointed Graham’s sister as his temporary replacement.
The article also reports that Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was recovering after a fall, hospitalization, and treatment for pneumonia, and that he could not yet return to the Senate.
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SWIPE →South Carolina senator whose death leaves a vacancy and affects the Senate’s agenda
Iowa senator who urged colleagues to honor Graham by passing the sanctions bill
South Carolina representative named as a possible replacement for Graham
South Carolina representative named as a possible replacement for Graham
Trump’s pick for attorney general awaiting Senate confirmation
President whose disputes with Senate Republicans shape the article’s account of the chamber’s agenda
Kentucky senator whose hospitalization and recovery are discussed
South Carolina representative named as a possible replacement for Graham
Senate majority leader who praised Graham
Graham’s sister appointed as his temporary Senate replacement
Louisiana senator who challenged Trump over the Iran war
Texas senator whose reelection opponent Trump endorsed
Connecticut senator who co-announced a Russia sanctions package with Graham
Part of a bigger story
23 OUTLETSAfter Lindsey Graham’s death, President Trump recommended his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to fill his Senate seat temporarily. Center outlets describe McMaster’s appointment and the special-election process, sometimes adding the Senate consequences of Graham’s death. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Trump’s recommendation and, in one account, note that McMaster had not yet committed to an appointment.
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- International Business Times UK · Quick Facts About Lindsey Graham's Sister, Darline Nordone: Why Was She Appointed to Replace Late Senator?
- Theepochtimes · South Carolina Governor Appoints Graham's Sister to Fill His Senate Seat
- KVIA · South Carolina governor picks Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his Senate term
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